The concept of a square meter
Square meter (sqm) is a unit of area measurement in the International system of units (SI). It is equal to the area of a square with side of meter. The area of the rectangular (square) space is calculated as length multiplied by width (height).
Square meters are widely used in practice. For example, when it comes to the sale of an apartment of 46 square meters means its area on the floor. When it is necessary to calculate the required amount of ceramic tile for installation on a wall it is necessary to know the area for laying, namely, the length of the wall multiplied by the height of the room.
The concept and distinctive features of the meter
Meter is quite different from a square meter purpose. It measures length, a square meter - area. These two units are not interconnected and convert linear metres into square it is impossible without knowledge of the width of the product. For example, a piece of fabric with a length of 2 meters and width 3 meters wide will have an area of 2*3=6 square meters.
Many people are wondering how many centimeters are contained in linear metres. The answer is quite simple - meter does not differ from ordinary meters in length, i.e. 100 cm, But this kind of length without width. To determine the linear feet, you must have information only about the length.
Running measured in meters length in the case when its width (or height, thickness) does not matter, for example, a roll of fabric, carpet or skirting. In other cases, the use of square meters, such as the measurement of quantities of ceramic tile, laminate, etc.
Running meters often measure rolled construction materials. For example, in relation to the price of linoleum is often installed in running meters. This means that regardless of its width (it is 3 m, 4 m), the buyer will pay only for the necessary length. The fact that the value of the originally pledged width of the product. But it happens that the cost of the linoleum specified in square meters. Then it turns out to buy 10 linear feet of linoleum with a width of 4 m it is necessary to pay for 40 sq. m.
For ease of calculation in linear metres indicates the value of the furniture, for example kitchen. It means that regardless of the number of shelves and door, the buyer will only pay for the length. When it comes to standard design and standard hardware.
Often used in running meters and builders in determining the cost of work. For example, for laying tiles on stairs, installation, or grouting in ceramic tile, the price of services depends on the length, not the area of work. But the majority of construction works calculated on the basis of floor space (square meters).
